SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259

In Memory

of

Andy C. Esparza Jr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Andy C. Esparza Jr., who died December 12, 2015, at the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, Andy Esparza was born April 6, 1943, in Abilene, to Andy and Mary Esparza; a graduate of Cooper High School, he served the nation with distinction as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, He worked professionally with Sears, Roebuck and Company and Moore Business Forms before establishing his own successful company, RAM Business Forms, in 1990; and

WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his daily life, he was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Abilene; he was also active in a wide range of charitable organizations, notably the Ben Richey Boys Ranch; and

WHEREAS, He was devoted to his beloved wife, Rosie, and his stepsons, daughters, and granddaughter were a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to others; his wise and generous spirit and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will long be remembered by his family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Andy C. Esparza Jr.; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Andy C. Esparza Jr.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2017, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate